International Student Connection Newsletter
On the first Wednesday of every month, the International Student Connection newsletter is sent to approximately 9100+ subscribers. The list is updated annually and is comprised of international undergraduate and graduate students, plus new alumni.
The content covers immigration information, international programs and services, career development opportunities, wellness information, and more.
For additional information about the newsletter, please contact Krishna Akella, Marketing and Communication Specialist, Internationalization. Or, review our pre-arrival email archive for new student transition content.
2024
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| Let's welcome the new year together! | Wednesday, January 10, 2024 |
| Leap into the year with our Feb newsletter | Wednesday,February 7, 2024 |
| Spring forward this March | Wednesday, March 6, 2024 |
| April is blooming with opportunities | Wednesday, April 3, 2024 |
2023
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Wednesday, January 11, 2023 |
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023 |
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Thursday, March 2, 2023 |
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On-campus supports, information sessions, community events, and more |
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 |
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Thursday, May 4, 2023 |
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Monday, June 5, 2023 |
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Thursday, July 6, 2023 |
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| Friday, September 15, 2023 | |
| Wednesday October 4, 2023 | |
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| December international update | Wednesday, December 6, 2023 |
*Please note that in 2023 we are sending a combined newsletter for undergraduate and graduate students.
2022
Undergraduate editions
| Email subject line | Date sent |
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| Thursday, January 13, 2022 | |
| Wednesday, February 2, 2022 | |
| Thursday, March 3, 2022 | |
| We're hiring! | Wednesday, April 6, 2022 |
| May the 4th be with you | Wednesday, May 4, 2022 |
| Get ready for summer with local events | Wednesday, June 1, 2022 |
| Suspending mask requirement after June 30 | Wednesday, July 6, 2022 |
| Airport pickup and ways to get involved this fall | Wednesday, August 3, 2022 |
| Welcome back to campus Warrior! | Thursday, September 15, 2022 |
| We are here for you Warrior | Wednesday, October 5, 2022 |
| Let's get you ready for winter | Wednesday, November 2, 2022 |
| Happy Holidays Warrior! | Wednesday, December 7, 2022 |
Graduate editions
| Email subject line | Date sent |
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| Thursday, January 13, 2022 | |
| Wednesday, February 2, 2022 | |
| Thursday, March 3, 2022 | |
| We're hiring! | Wednesday, April 6, 2022 |
| May the 4th be with you | Wednesday, May 4, 2022 |
| Get ready for summer with local events | Wednesday, June 1, 2022 |
| Suspending mask requirement after June 30 | Wednesday, July 6, 2022 |
| Airport pickup and ways to get involved this fall | Wednesday, August 3, 2022 |
| Welcome back to campus Warrior! | Thursday, September 15, 2022 |
| We are here for you Warrior | Wednesday, October 5, 2022 |
| Let's get you ready for winter | Wednesday, November 2, 2022 |
| Happy Holidays Warrior! | Wednesday, December 7, 2022 |
2021
Undergraduate editions
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| Get a head start on winter 2021, *|FNAME|*! | Wednesday, January 6, 2021 |
| Make a new "Pen-Demic Pal" | Wednesday, February 3, 2021 |
| Learn about Pathways to Permanent Residence | Wednesday, March 3, 2021 |
| Action required! Tell us your plans for fall 2021 | Wednesday, April 7, 2021 |
| 3 tips for working in Canada during spring term | Wednesday, May 5, 2021 |
| Canadian celebrations and tracking your immigration documents | Wednesday, June 2, 2021 |
| Exemption announcement for fully vaccinated travellers | Wednesday, July 7, 2021 |
| Get involved this fall term, *|FNAME|* | Wednesday, August 4, 2021 |
| Are your immigration and health insurance documents up to date? | Wednesday, September 8, 2021 |
| Attend the Pathways to Permanent Residence presentation | Wednesday, October 6, 2021 |
| Experience the joy of UWinterloo | Wednesday, November 3, 2021 |
| FNAME, are you working this winter break? | Wednesday, December 1, 2021 |
Graduate editions
| Email subject line | Date sent |
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| Get a head start on winter 2021, *|FNAME|*! | Wednesday, January 6, 2021 |
| Make a new "Pen-Demic Pal" | Wednesday, February 3, 2021 |
| Learn about Pathways to Permanent Residence | Wednesday, March 3, 2021 |
| Action required! Tell us your plans for fall 2021 | Wednesday, April 7, 2021 |
| 3 tips for working in Canada during spring term | Wednesday, May 5, 2021 |
| Canadian celebrations and tracking your immigration documents | Wednesday, June 2, 2021 |
| Exemption announcement for fully vaccinated travellers | Wednesday, July 7, 2021 |
| Get involved this fall term, *|FNAME|* | Wednesday, August 4, 2021 |
| Are your immigration and health insurance documents up to date? | Wednesday, September 8, 2021 |
| Attend the Pathways to Permanent Residence presentation | Wednesday, October 6, 2021 |
| Experience the joy of UWinterloo | Wednesday, November 3, 2021 |
| FNAME, are you working this winter break? | Wednesday, December 1, 2021 |
2020
Undergraduate editions
Graduate editions
| Email subject line | Date sent |
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| *|FIRST NAME|*, get a head start on your winter term! | Wednesday, January 8, 2020 |
| Learn about Pathways to Permanent Residency | Wednesday, February 5, 2020 |
| Tackling taxes in Canada | Wednesday, March 4, 2020 |
| Important immigration updates during COVID-19 | ***Thursday, March 19, 2020 |
| Online learning: what it means for your immigration status and degree | Wednesday, April 1, 2020 |
| Financial support during COVID-19 | Wednesday, May 6, 2020 |
| Resources for online learning and applying for the post-grad work permit | Wednesday, June 3, 2020 |
| Oh Canada... celebrating and acknowledging | Wednesday, July 1, 2020 |
| IRCC announcements and work opportunities | Wednesday, August 5, 2020 |
| Activate the new Immigration Reminders tool in Portal | Wednesday, September 9, 2020 |
| Attend the Pathways to Permanent Residency presentation | Wednesday, October 7, 2020 |
| Experience the magic of UWinterloo | Wednesday, November 4, 2020 |
| Immigration, quarantine and mental health resources | Wednesday, December 2, 2020 |
2019
Undergraduate editions
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| It's time - get a head start on your winter term! | Wednesday, January 9, 2019 |
| Important changes to co-op work permits | ***Tuesday, January 29, 2019 |
| Learn about Pathways to Permanent Residency | Wednesday, February 6, 2019 |
| Immigration updates and how to file your taxes | Wednesday, March 6, 2019 |
| Taking care of yourself during exams | Wednesday, April 3, 2019 |
| Get involved during spring term! | Wednesday May 1, 2019 |
| Canadian immigration update and celebrations | Wednesday, June 5, 2019 |
| Do you know the immigration regulations for taking a break? | Wednesday, July 3, 2019 |
| The International Peer Community wants you | Wednesday, August 7, 2019 |
| Have questions about your immigration documents? | Wednesday, September 11, 2019 |
| Improve your study skills and get help with immigration documents | Wednesday, October 2, 2019 |
| Get ready for the winter with UWinterloo | Wednesday, November 6, 2019 |
| DYK: How to relieve stress and recognize IRCC emails? | Wednesday, December 4, 2019 |
Graduate editions
| Email subject line | Date sent |
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| It's time - get a head start on your winter term! | Wednesday, January 9, 2019 |
| Important changes to co-op work permits | ***Tuesday, January 29, 2019 |
| Learn about Pathways to Permanent Residency | Wednesday, February 6, 2019 |
| Immigration updates and how to file your taxes | Wednesday, March 6, 2019 |
| Taking care of yourself during spring term | Wednesday, April 3, 2019 |
| Get involved during spring term! | Wednesday, May 1, 2019 |
| Canadian immigration update and celebrations | Wednesday, June 5, 2019 |
| Do you know the immigration regulations for working in Canada? | Wednesday, July 3, 2019 |
| The International Peer Community wants you | Wednesday, August 7, 2019 |
| Have questions about your immigration documents? | Wednesday, September 11, 2019 |
| Attend the Pathways to Permanent Residency presentation | Wednesday, October 2, 2019 |
| Get ready for the winter with UWinterloo | Wednesday, November 6, 2019 |
| DYK: How to relieve stress and recognize IRCC emails? | Wednesday, December 4, 2019 |